The Parenting Brief

On the final day of the 2024 Strong Families AZ Home Visiting Conference, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Pamela Stewart to discuss the history of women-headed households and how that impacts families today. 

Guest: 

Dr. Pamela Stewart

Historian, Educator and Consultant

Resources:

Strong Families AZ

ACTIVHISTorian

In a live interview from the 13th annual Strong Families AZ Home Visiting Conference, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez speaks with KC Davis on how to help parents overcome cleaning roadblocks. The conversation aims to teach parents they’re not bad people if they struggle to do care tasks, like laundry or cleaning the kid's playroom. Listen to learn how to create a more functional home that meets your family's needs.

Guest: 

KC Davis

Licensed Professional Counselor,

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

Resources:

Strong Families AZ

Struggle Care- A Website For Those Who Struggle To Complete Care Tasks

How To Keep House While Drowning

This week, live from the 13th annual Strong Families AZ Home Visiting Conference, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez interviews Dr. Martín Celaya. They discuss adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and how parents can create a safer environment for children.

Guest: 

Dr. Martín Celaya

Chief, Bureau of Assessment and Evaluation

Division of Public Health - Prevention Services

Arizona Department of Health Services

Resources:

Strong Families AZ

Live this week from the Strong Families AZ 13th annual Home Visiting Conference, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez interviews Dr. Kyle Pruett about building trust as co-parents. Listen to learn how to keep the baby at the center of parenting decisions, not the previous relationship between co-parents. 

Guest: 

Dr. Kyle Pruett

Clinical Professor of Psychiatry

Yale School of Medicine

Resources:

Strong Families AZ

Live this week from the Strong Families AZ 13th annual Home Visiting Conference, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez interviews Dr. John Molina about the impact of Substance Use and Mental Health on Native American families. Tune in to learn about culturally appropriate ways to talk to children about substance abuse in a way they can understand. 

Guest: 

Dr. John Molina

Director, Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care

Resources:

Strong Families AZ

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) are mental health conditions that can occur during pregnancy or within a year after delivery. Many families feel afraid to talk about PMAD, but we want families to know that they are not alone, it's not anyone’s fault, and with support, things will get better.

In this episode, host Jessica Stewart Gonzalez talks with Rachel Flater, the Postpartum Support International Support Coordinator, about differentiating normal feelings from disorders and how to support people with perinatal mood disorders.

Host:

Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children’s Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She loves to spend time with her kids (when they aren’t driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, working towards normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.

Links: 

Strong Families AZ

Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez

Guest: Rachel Flater

Postpartum Support International: Helpline and over 25 FREE support groups under the Get Help tab

Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line: free service for medication providers

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Whether you’re planning your first family trip or you’ve done it before, flying with young children is challenging. With so many things to keep track of, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 

Host Jessica Stewart Gonzalez visits with Jodi Baker, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to learn tips and information to help make your family’s travel experience smooth. 

Host:

Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children’s Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She loves to spend time with her kids (when they aren’t driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, working towards normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.

Links: 

Strong Families AZ

Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez

Guest: Jodi Baker

FAA: Flying with Children Webpage

FAA: About Child Restraint Systems (CRS)

FAA: How to install a Forward-Facing Child Seat in an Airplane

FAA: How to install a Rear-Facing Child Seat in an Airplane

FAA: FAA-Approved Child Harness Device (CARES)

FAA: How to install the CARES Device in an Airplane

FAA: Tips for Parents

FAA: Seat Fit

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of car crashes in Arizona. Like other distractions, kids can cause their parents or caregivers to lose focus on safe driving.

In this episode, host Jessica Stewart Gonzalez sits down with Jesse Torrez, the Director of Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety, and Gabby Gallegos, the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety Occupant Protection Coordinator, to help parents focus on safety and handle distractions while driving with kids. 

Host:

Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children’s Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She loves to spend time with her kids (when they aren’t driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, working towards normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.

Links: 

Strong Families AZ

Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez

Guest: Jesse Torrez

Guest: Gabby Gallegos

Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety

Prenatal care helps families have the healthiest pregnancy possible all the way up until the baby arrives. But the process can seem overwhelming if you haven’t done it before, or if you’ve heard some of the common myths about it.

That’s why Jessica sat down with Jen Hamilton, board-certified labor & delivery nurse and Founder of Hot Mess Express, to answer your questions about prenatal care. In this episode, learn about prenatal care, informed consent, what it means to plan your birth vibes, and more. 

Host:

Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children’s Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She loves to spend time with her kids (when they aren’t driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, working towards normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.

Links: 

Strong Families AZ

Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez

Guest: Jen Hamilton

Jen Hamilton Instagram

Jen Hamilton Tiktok

Hot Mess Express

If you are a new parent, feeding your newborn can raise a lot of questions. But don’t worry, this episode covers everything you need to know to make sure your baby is getting all the nutrients needed, whether you're using breast milk or formula.

In this episode, host Jessica Stewart Gonzalez talks to Amanda Shumway, the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Manager for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Arizona Department of Health Services. 

Host:

Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children’s Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She loves to spend time with her kids (when they aren’t driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, working towards normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.

Links: 

Strong Families AZ

Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez

Arizona WIC Program 24 Hour Breastfeeding Hotline

To participate in the Arizona WIC Peer Counseling Program or to work with WIC Registered Dieticians, you must be enrolled in the WIC program. Find out if you qualify here.

To find out if you are eligible to join the WIC Staff Breastfeeding Boot Camp, contact Amanda Shumway at [email protected] or Zarina Ahlstrom at [email protected]